Visit Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

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Capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is one of Asia's great air hubs and a somewhat exotic destination. With a population of around 1.6 million people, the country's largest city is modern and mixed-race. Commonly called KL, one of the most striking features of the city is that it is home to people from completely different cultures who live in harmony.

Located in the mainland of Malaysia, south of Thailand, Kuala Lumpur is 11 hours ahead of Brasilia time and was founded by Chinese miners in 1857. Since then, communities of other nationalities have been present in the country and today Kuala Lumpur is formed mainly by families of Chinese, Indian and Malay origin. The most interesting thing is that Hindus, Buddhists and mainly Muslims live in KL — they practice the precepts of their beliefs, attend different religious temples, dress and act in different ways and all coexist cordially with their differences.

Among the biggest symbols of the city are the Petronas Twin Towers, which are the largest twin towers in the world, and Batu Caves, impressive caves where Hindu temples were built, considered one of the most important temples outside India. In addition to these places, it is worth including in the itinerary a visit to the Thean Hou temple and a relaxed walk in KLCC Park, which has a beautiful view of the Petronas. At night, the best choice is to enjoy the various bars on top of buildings with wonderful views of the city or go to Changkat Bukit Bintang, a super lively street that has bars and restaurants.

Those who enjoy shopping will not be disappointed in KL, the city has stores from the biggest international brands and great malls, such as Suria KLCC and Pavillion. Walking outdoors is not always the best choice, after all, the strong heat and humidity are present throughout the year, but tourists can count on a good transport system, which even serves the airport to Sentral KL station in just 28 minutes.

KL has tall buildings, impressive attractions and tourism that is still developing, but it is, above all, a destination that allows for great learning about tolerance and respect for diversity.

Kuala Lumpur is a big and growing city. It is a very curious place, because it is made up of people with completely different habits, who respect each other and live in harmony. Seeing people from diverse cultures living together is one of the greatest experiences the city has to offer, but of course there is more to see. Although it's a big place, KL's tourist attractions are not that many, so we didn't think it was necessary to spend so many days in the city to see the essentials.

To start your city tour, head downtown, visit Merdeka Square, where the Malaysian flag was flown, and admire the architecture of buildings such as the Sultan Abdul Samad. Close by is the KL City Gallery, a very complete information center about the city and which has a sign of Kuala Lumpur, where visitors love to take a picture. Also close to the site is the Central Market, an ideal market to buy travel souvenirs and gifts, and Chinatown, where informal trade is very strong and there are all kinds of products from China. Walking around is very interesting, as the decoration of the place is Chinese and there are even Chinese temples.

One of the biggest symbols of KL is also one of its biggest tourist attractions, the Petronas Twin Towers. The buildings, 452 meters above the ground, are the tallest twin towers in the world and a major attraction, which is why it's worth seeing during the day and also at night, when they light up the city's sky. The towers have a connecting structure and can be visited on a very interesting tour that offers a beautiful view! On the lower floors, the buildings house the Suria KLCC mall, with a huge number of stores.

The KLCC Park, a huge park in the surroundings of the towers, is ideal for enjoying a day outdoors, taking a break from a walk or observing the beautiful view of the buildings. During the night, a show of lights and colors takes place in the water fountain of the park, it is short, but very nice to take pictures.

Another essential attraction to see are the Batu Caves, which are caves accessed by long flights of stairs, where there are Hindu temples. In front of the caves, there is a 42 meter statue of Lord Murugan (Hindu god of war) and this is one of the largest Hindu shrines outside India! It really is an incredible and very different place, which is worth visiting even if time is short!

To discover another attraction that represents the diversity of the Malaysian capital, include in your itinerary a visit to the Chinese temple Thean Hou, which is located at the top of a hill and, in addition to being beautiful, is very popular with the Chinese. To complete the tour, go to the KL Tower, one of the tallest towers in the world and offering a beautiful view of the city at night.

To enjoy the KL nightlife, the tip is to go to Changkat Bukit Bintang street, which has several options of restaurants and bars in a super cool atmosphere. Other really cool options to enjoy the night and at the same time enjoy the beautiful city skyline is going to the bars at Marini’s on 57 and the Sky Bar, a bar on top of a building that even has a swimming pool!

Located in the central region of the city and close to Chinatown, the Central Market is a market for food, handicrafts and local products. The place houses a great variety of gifts and is an excellent idea to buy a travel souvenir for a cheap price or discover and experience Malaysian cuisine without spending a lot.

The market building is well maintained, clean and has an air conditioning system, which is a relief in the hottest part of the day! It's not a big place, but it offers good options for buying gifts and items such as bags, scarves, fabrics, mugs, clothes, decoration objects and much more. For those who want to take gifts to friends and family, it's a great choice.

Kuala Lumpur is a city where many families of Chinese origin live and which was even founded by miners of Chinese origin. Therefore, the city could not fail to have a Chinatown, which is the neighborhood where China meets Malaysia.

KL's Chinatown has a street food market, a flower stall, temples and a very lively market, especially on Petaling St., where there are several stalls selling products made in China. The decoration of the streets is also reminiscent of what you have in China and if you want to haggle or buy cheap products, this is certainly a good walk. For those who like Chinese food, it's also a good option to go there, don't miss the Old China Cafe, one of the traditional restaurants in the neighborhood.

The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is known as the largest aviary in the world! The place is huge, very wooded and unlike many other attractions of this type, it allows direct and very close contact with the animals.

Upon entering the aviary, you will notice that most of the animals are free to roam around the park area, unlike what usually happens in zoos. Various types of birds are likely to pass close by you, both on the ground and overhead. It is a peaceful walk, ideal for children, who tend to be enchanted by the animals.

It's a big place with many species, so it's important to set aside at least 2 or 3 hours to get to know it calmly. The park has a lot of green space and that helps to soften the heat in KL.

Aquaria KLCC is an aquarium located inside the Suria KLCC mall. It is a fun attraction to spend the afternoon, learn about marine animals and admire sharks, stingrays and other colorful fish of various sizes.

The aquarium is not huge, but it brings together cool attractions and allows people to know a little more about certain animal species and how they live. In addition to the traditional fish tanks, there are some interactive activities; one of them is a glass tunnel, where you can walk almost "inside" the aquarium and admire animals up close.

It is a very interesting attraction for children and anyone interested in animal biology. For those who have been to aquariums in other big cities, however, it might not be such an amazing tour.

Kuala Lumpur is a multicultural city, proof of which is the number of religious temples from different cultures that the city houses. One of the temples that deserves a visit is Thean Hou, a Chinese temple located on top of a hill, Robson Heights, which offers a beautiful view of the city.

The temple was opened in 1989 and its construction is dedicated to Thean Hou. Chinese architecture, with colorful and vivid adornments, in addition to the size of the building, attract the attention of visitors. The temple is highly sought after by the Chinese community to perform their prayers and celebrate weddings, but over the years it has also become a tourist attraction.

The temple has several floors and, attached, a nice Chinese garden. The main hall of the temple is located on the third floor, a very colorful place with impressive decoration, where statues of deities are located and also where people pray, perform rituals, light candles, sing, etc.

Entrance to the site is free and it is a great tour, especially to get to know Chinese culture more closely.

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